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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 452.55 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 452.55 and 157.32 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 452.55 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/452.55 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 452.55 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 71,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,195.17/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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